Oyster Dome Roadcut: Stilpnomelane Rockhounding in Skagit County, Washington

Updated August 2026

Oyster Dome Roadcut is a mapped rockhounding spot in Skagit County, Washington. Reported finds include stilpnomelane. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Skagit County
State: Washington
Nearest road: DNR B-2000
Coordinates: 48.61301, -122.39448

Land & collecting status

Generally open to casual rockhounding

Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig.

Public-land rules vary by agency, season, and field office. The RockHoundR app pulls live BLM, USFS, NPS, and tribal overlays so you can see exactly which agency manages the ground at this spot.

Sources & verification

Spot details combine the public RockHoundR location dataset, normalized mineral labels, agency land-status checks in the app, and community submissions. Coordinates are approximate until verified in the field.

State guidance last verified: April 1, 2026

Washington Geological Survey (DNR)
Stonerose Interpretive Center, Visit & rules
BLM Spokane District
Community submissions reviewed against published agency rules

Found at Oyster Dome Roadcut

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Stilpnomelane

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Oyster Dome Roadcut FAQ

Where is Oyster Dome Roadcut?+

Oyster Dome Roadcut is in Skagit County, Washington, at 48.61301, -122.39448. Nearest road: DNR B-2000.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Oyster Dome Roadcut?+

Oyster Dome Roadcut is reported to produce Stilpnomelane.

Is collecting allowed at Oyster Dome Roadcut?+

Generally open to casual rockhounding. Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

What tools should I bring to Oyster Dome Roadcut?+

A rock hammer, sturdy gloves, safety glasses, and a collecting bag cover the basics here. Add a spray bottle: wet rock shows color and pattern that dry rock hides.

How do I get to Oyster Dome Roadcut?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 48.61301, -122.39448 in Google Maps. The nearest road is DNR B-2000.

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